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Apple Commits to Five Years of iPhone Security Updates

New UK regulation prompts Apple to specify support period, falling short of Samsung and Google's seven-year guarantees.

Overview

  • Apple will provide a minimum of five years of security updates for the iPhone 15 Pro Max starting from September 2023.
  • The commitment is in response to the UK's Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) regulation.
  • Samsung and Google offer seven years of security and OS updates for their latest flagship devices.
  • Apple has historically provided security updates for longer periods, with some models receiving updates nearly nine years post-release.
  • This new commitment marks the first formal specification of support duration by Apple.